Other MoA event in Ontario, LaSalle, Windsor area, Canada on Tue 3rd March 2026

A Punjabi-origin social media influencer and activist, Nancy Grewal, known for her outspoken criticism of the Khalistan movement, was stabbed to death on the night of March 3 in LaSalle, Windsor, Ontario, Canada, reports The Tribune. No suspect has been named or arrested in connection with the incident. On social media, Grewal frequently commented on social and political issues in Punjab and had openly criticised Khalistani groups, including pro-Khalistan leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.|Nancy Grewal’s mother, Shinderpal Kaur, speaking from Jalandhar, Punjab, on March 5, claimed that her daughter had been receiving death threats in Canada, reports The Tribune. She said Nancy was stabbed multiple times and alleged that some hardliners in Windsor had hostility towards her. Urging Canadian authorities to arrest those responsible, Kaur added that Nancy had previously survived an attack when her house was set on fire but continued to receive threats thereafter.|Meanwhile, a social media account promoting Khalistan extremist views claimed responsibility for the stabbing of Punjabi-origin social media influencer Nancy Grewal in LaSalle, Ontario, Canada, CBC reported on March 5. In a post written in Punjabi, the account alleged that Grewal was killed for criticising the Khalistan movement, stating that she had spoken “against religion and Khalistan” and warning that others who did the same would meet a similar fate. CBC noted that it has not independently verified the authenticity of the social media account or the claim. In a statement, LaSalle Police said investigators are examining all available information but declined further comment to protect the ongoing investigation. However, Police indicated that they believe the stabbing was a targeted attack and not a random incident.